Accra runs on UTC+0 (GMT) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Accra and your time
Accra at a glance
| Country | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Region | Greater Accra |
| Capital of | Ghana |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 5.56° N, 0.20° W |
Time zone in Accra
Accra follows the Africa/Accra time zone and stays on UTC+0 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Accra is the capital, and all of Ghana keeps this time.
Clock changes in Accra, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Accra for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Accra is
When it is 9:00 AM in Accra, it is 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Accra never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Accra
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Accra last between 11 hours 48 minutes and 12 hours 27 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Accra
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:49 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:05 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 48 min |
Clock time and sun time in Accra
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Accra: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Accra
All the places listed below keep the same time as Accra.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achiaman | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amanfro | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ashaiman | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koforidua | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cape Coast | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ho | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Twifu Praso | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lomé (Togo) | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Accra today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
More cities in Ghana
All time zones and cities in Ghana
Tools for time in Accra
- Convert a time to or from Accra: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Accra to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Accra and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Accra in?
Accra uses the Africa/Accra time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Accra use daylight saving time?
No. Accra stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Accra and New York?
Accra is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Accra does not.
How long is the longest day in Accra?
About 12 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.